About the role
Description
Make Your Next Assignment Count in Shiprock!
There is a different kind of hospital medicine at Northern Navajo Medical Center. Located in Shiprock, New Mexico, this 60-bed Indian Health Service hospital serves an
all-age patient population
in a rural setting that operates much like a Critical Access Hospital. Physicians here have the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum inpatient medicine while becoming an important part of the care team serving the Navajo Nation. Needing Experienced
Hospitalist Physicians
( MD or DO ) for a long term IHS contract. If you enjoy the independence and variety of locum hospital medicine and want an assignment where your clinical expertise makes a real difference, NNMC offers a practice environment unlike a typical hospitalist assignment.
Curious about the facility? Learn more here:
Northern Navajo Medical Center
Contract Details / Schedule
1099 contract position
Long-term contract opportunity
Hospitalist/Nocturnist position
12-hour night shifts
Inpatient Hospital Medicine setting
60-bed IHS hospital
Hospital operated in a
Critical Access Hospital-style environment
All-age patient population
Indian Health Service (IHS) facility
Work under any unrestricted U.S. medical license
Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Long-term assignment stability
12-hour night shift schedule
Opportunity to practice within the Indian Health Service (IHS)
Broad inpatient clinical experience in an all-age hospital setting
Meaningful work serving the Navajo Nation
Opportunity to practice in a rural hospital environment where physicians have a meaningful role in patient care and clinical decision-making
What You'll Do
Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care during 12-hour overnight shifts
Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients across an
all-age patient population
Perform admissions, inpatient evaluations, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions
Respond to overnight clinical changes and medical emergencies
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans
Order, interpret, and respond to laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic results
Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, emergency department providers, and other members of the healthcare team
Provide appropriate stabilization and management of patients requiring higher levels of care or transfer
Participate in patient discharge planning and transitions of care as applicable
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
Practice in accordance with facility policies, applicable regulations, and IHS requirements
Indian Preference Exercised:
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma follows an Indian Preference Policy. Preference will be given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with applicable laws.
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Requirements
Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Current DEA registration
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Minimum of 2–3 years of recent inpatient Hospitalist experience required
Previous Nocturnist experience strongly preferred
Experience managing adult and pediatric inpatient populations independently
Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity patients
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
Previous Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health, Rural Health, or Critical Access Hospital experience preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen living and working primarily within the United States
Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance
Immunization records required